8 gastroenterology group presidents to know

Here is an overview of the actively serving presidents of eight gastroenterological societies:

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Note: Organizations are listed in alphabetical order.

American College of Gastroenterology: Jonathan Leighton, MD (president)

American Gastroenterological Association: Barbara Jung, MD (president)

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Jennifer Christie, MD (president)

Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists: Sophie Balzora, MD (president and co-founder)

Digestive Health Physicians AssociationScott Ketover, MD (president & board chair)

North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: Jenifer Lightdale, MD (president)

Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons: Patricia Sylla, MD 

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates: Eileen Dauz, BSN, RN (president)

World Gastroenterology Organisation: Dr. Geoffrey Metz (president)

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